Category Archives: Tennessee Volunteers

In the scouting process for the 2018 Inside the Pylon Draft Guide, we used a grading scale that ranked a prospect’s traits from a 7 (marginal) to a 1 (rare). I solely focused on safeties in 2018, but in 2017 – using the same scale – I also delved into cornerbacks and running backs. One…

Remember last August? It was a much simpler time. Rogue One was yet to be released, Ken Bone was not a household name, and George Michael, Carrie Fisher, and Debbie Reynolds still walked among us. In college football, the Tennessee Volunteers entered the 2016 season the belle of the preseason balls. Ranked ninth in the…

Sometimes written scouting reports make it difficult to visualize what the evaluator is seeing or properly contextualize the point the evaluator is making. This is why Inside the Pylon has teamed up with Kyle Crabbs of NDT Scouting to provide visual scouting reports. Kyle and a guest take five plays and break them down together…

Taking a break from the NFL, the August 11 Quick Kicks Podcast turns to college football and in particular two SEC offenses, Tennessee and Alabama. Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield break down Tennessee’s favorite passing plays and some of their returning weapons as they try and compete for the SEC West. This includes seldom talked…

Butch Jones has quickly turned the Tennessee Volunteers program into a legitimate competitor in the SEC. One play that has fueled their ascension is the double post concept. Mark Schofield takes a deeper look into how Jones uses this concept to beat both man and zone coverage schemes. Long has it been predicted to no…

The 2017 NFL Draft will feature many edge rushing prospects that have the potential to be elite players in the NFL. Jon Ledyard previously examined why University of Tennessee prospect Derek Barnett might not thrive on the edge. But can he kick inside and pressure the quarterback? On Monday I wrote about the limitations of Tennessee…

The 2017 NFL Draft will feature many edge rushing prospects that have the potential to be elite players in the NFL. However, one name often mentioned might have trouble reaching that elite level. Jon Ledyard breaks down University of Tennessee prospect Derek Barnett and how his cornering ability leaves something to be desired. Dan Hatman recently…

The state of Tennessee has seen a tough run for both of its major teams, the Tennessee Titans and Tennessee Volunteers. We dig into the turnaround stories with both squads, as the May 20 Quick Kicks Podcast features hosts Chuck Zodda and Mark Schofield joined by Sharona of SportsBySharona.com. Sharona headed up the Titans in…

The Oklahoma Sooners trailed the Tennessee Volunteers by seven with under a minute to go Saturday night in Knoxville. Mark Schofield looks at the Sooners fade route was executed perfectly. Facing a 3rd and goal from the 5, the offense put quarterback Baker Mayfield in the shotgun with 20 offensive personnel on the field, against…

“Who did you play?” is always a consideration in the polls and rankings. As the presumptive best-conference in the country, the SEC matchups matter most of all in determining who gets to play in the National Championship Game. Are the SEC permanent crossover games affecting some teams’ ability to win titles? Auburn lost to Georgia…